It all sounds impressive, but there’s a downside. Its costs as much as an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 (close to $800) and there is no word yet on which carrier here in the US plans on taking it, if any. At this time, it looks to be on the Korean carriers only and going toe to toe with the Samsung Galaxy S3 over there.

However, if Pantech pulls this challenge off, it may decide to take its giant-killer elsewhere. If not, another Samsung competitor like HTC or Motorola might feel encouraged and build something similar.

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